Kraft Thanks with Red, Orange, and Yellow Stripes

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Kraft Thanks with Red, Orange, and Yellow Stripes

A "Thanks!" sentiment die cut into kraft, with stripes of colored card stock showing through. Three colors of embroidery floss knotted together. Simple but interesting, I think.

Posted for the "die cuts and punches" midweek challenge on Operation Write Home's Stars and Stamps blog. Card details:

Card stock is Papertrey Ink kraft, pure poppy (red), orange zest, and summer sunrise (yellow).
Dies are Papertrey Ink block alphabet, upper and lower case.

Created for Operation Write Home, "supporting our nation's armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them." (127)

3 comments:

Lee Mae said...: Your card is awesome! I love the color striation in the sentiment. The embroidery floss works perfectly as an accent. Thanks for playing in our Midweek Throwdown Challenge at Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps!
~Lee Mae
Operation Write Home
MWT Assistant; February 4, 2012 at 7:43 PM
librarian314 said...: I'm a fan of simple cards and this one rocks! The colors are nice and bright and the embroidery floss embellishment adds a extra touch of interest.; February 5, 2012 at 8:12 AM
Unknown said...: Wow I love this! I love how you coordinated the colors!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving those sweet comments!; February 5, 2012 at 8:34 AM

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Starting in early 2016, most of my cards are now made for Operation: Quiet Comfort.
As explained on their web site, "Operation Quiet Comfort exists solely for the purpose of honoring and comforting America’s military men and women who become sick and injured while serving in harm’s way. We also provide support to those who care for them. We collect, package and ship supplies for U.S. Military men and women receiving care at medical facilities abroad." These packages also include cards with messages of support and encouragement ... "thinking of you, patriotic, thank you, cheerful cards." I'm happy to have the opportunity to support our troops in this way.

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Saturday, February 4, 2012